Primer? for inside Tank Stand / Canopy

[krcraig1]

We are having a stand and canopy built for our 65 gallon. I have seen some pictures on this site where people have put some sort of white primer inside their cabinet. Is it special primer? Would I also need it for inside of the Canopy to protect against the salt?

Thanks for any information.

Signed,
The new guy
Kevin

 

[weaglereefer]

Any oil based primer will be fine. I like Kilz.

 

[seedless reefer]

I use kilz also but I use the latex Kilz 2 just because it is easier.

The oil based will give you better protection.

 

[rededge2k1]

Go with latex, especially since you will be using white. Oil based products yellow over time and will always look dirty.

Dustin

 

[krcraig1]

Is the general consensus to leave it Kiltz White? Or, can I put a final coat of black to match the outer stand?

 

[ricksconnected]

go with white inside the stand. white reflects light where blk absorbs light.
you will see a difference when lighting a sump down below of accessing the lower stand for any reason.
about to do my 120 stand and hood this very way today.

 

[grouper therapy]

Kilz is only a primer/ sealer and a good one at that but is not designed for a final topcoat. It can and usually will become chalky and fade away .To get the best protection you will need to put a final coat on as well. A gloss paint tends to clean easier and offers better moisture resistance.